Easter Chocolate Lasagna (No-Bake Layered Dessert)
This Easter Chocolate Lasagna is the ultimate no-bake dessert! Layered with crushed cookies, sweetened cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping, it’s topped with festive candies for the perfect spring treat. Ideal for Easter brunches, potlucks, or family gatherings, this make-ahead dessert is both fun and delicious!
Equipment
- 9x13 inch glass or ceramic baking dish
- Food processor or rolling pin and zip-top bag
- Large mixing bowls (at least 3)
- Electric mixer (hand or stand)
- Rubber spatula
- Offset spatula
- Whisk
Ingredients
- Crust Layer:
- 1 package 14.3 oz Golden Oreos (or chocolate sandwich cookies)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 block 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Optional: 1–2 drops pastel food coloring pink, yellow, or lavender
- Pudding Layer:
- 2 packages 3.9 oz each instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- Top Layer:
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Decorations:
- Mini chocolate eggs
- Pastel sprinkles
- Marshmallow Peeps
- Shredded coconut dyed green optional
- Bunny-shaped candies or chocolate bunnies
Instructions
- Make the Crust:
- Crush the Golden Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or in a sealed bag with a rolling pin.
- Mix crumbs with melted butter and press evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing other layers.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer:
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping gently until fluffy.
- Add food coloring if desired and spread the mixture evenly over the crust.
- Make Pudding Layer:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with Whipped Topping:
- Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the pudding layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Decorate:
- Sprinkle with mini eggs, sprinkles, Peeps, and any other festive candies.
- Optional: Add green coconut “grass” or place a chocolate bunny in the center.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving for best results.
Notes
Use food coloring in the cream cheese layer for a more festive look.
Let it chill overnight for the cleanest slices.
Use mini dessert cups for individual portions—perfect for parties!
Swap pudding flavors or cookies to create different variations.